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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1898
Page
7
A garbled 19th century tax text outlines duties on mixed flour and baking components. It mentions exemptions for certain corporations, packaging rules, labeling standards, and penalties. The document notes penalties and operative dates, and references consumer product safety and enforcement by internal revenue authorities.
In Gridon township, a farm boy alleged to have tried quitting work at TW Jones’s farm led to a violent clash. Jones allegedly struck the boy in the head. a witness found the youth unconscious on the road and villagers report his condition is serious.
Fragmented OCR notes hint at Harifert pastorate issues and a looming Hart Lord Mayor change. Mentions Madrid decree on debt payment and Bank of Spain, plus transport promo fares and Santa Fe Route rail tickets.
Washington reports a revenue ruling that money shipments via express carriers are to be treated as goods for tax purposes. Each bundle taxed at one cent applies to the general bundle and requires no separate bill of lading or receipts for intermediate delivery points.
A special dispatch from Minneapolis reports Senator Hanna and J. Konl leaving for Yale with statements on bimetallism and the silver issue. Hanna argues against any international gold standard, endorses state convention plans, and predicts Republican emphasis on the issue to shape 1900 political strategy. He critiques Democratic influence and cautions on party strength.
Kingston Jamaica August 10 A dispatch from Cartagen Colombia states the government delays payment on the Cerruti claim due to fear of popular revolutionary movement. The note seeks to frustrate settlement while political malcontents attack and several arrests occur as leaders evade capture. The dispatch discusses Colombia's efforts to facilitate the process amid unrest.
In Milwaukee Wisconsin August 10 the executive boards of the state federation of labor and the federated titles council convene tonight to decide on the strike situation at Cebkowh. The gathering aims to mobilize indignation meetings statewide to denounce actions against labor leaders and their frequent arrests.
A fragmented report outlines a local team's resolve amid confusion over management and funding. It notes supporters and officials, mentions Topeka and Ranier connections, and hints at upcoming decisions affecting the club’s continuation and competition status.
In Western League action Paul leads Katiess by a margin of 7 to 4 while Detroit trails. The report shows fragmented names Tediatiapidix and Minnespo with unclear affiliations and missing context for teams or events.
A local club auction of property appears tied to a court case as creditors seek settlement. Representatives from the club and the unidentified party appear today to handle the proceedings and decide the highest bid.
A jumbled recap notes Wichita hosting Topeka with a crowded scoreline and uneven play. The report mentions Cincinnati, Boston attendance, and several players by misread names, indicating a chaotic game summary with inconsistent OCR data.
A garbled historical clip blends a mock colonial screed about the Philippines with miscellaneous jokes and quotations. It references Mistah Dower, Dewey, and punitive chants, then shifts to a Virginia pension anecdote and grid of humorous snippets from various papers, including Washington Post and New York Family Pride.
A garbled OCR style fragment quotes varied sources from New York World and other papers. It mentions a drawn fat man, a wrong man accused, a lone moment of reflection, and light social notes about residents of Cube Ville and Indianapolis with scattered names and phrases.
In a Colonial era tale set by Chesapeake Bay, Dorothy Sinclair vanishes as Union or Confederate raiders seize the house. Uncle Pomp hides valuables, while Henry Fairfax and George Sinclair race for aid. Dorothy is found safe in a paneled closet as the family regroups after a night of fire, fear, and pursuit.
A baby born near Opelika Alabama in Lee county presents a rare condition with a single torso and two complete lower bodies forming male and female sections. The infant has four legs two normal and one foreshortened and survives about a month since birth. Local residents report details from the farming community.
The State Journal proclaims a high daily Kansas circulation with over 15,000 readers after steady growth from 810 in twelve years. It highlights a permanent panel display, a prominent business site at southeast Sas Avenue and Eighth Street, and a new four-rototype setup behind plate-facing glass.
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